Glass Ionomer Flashcards
challenges
(6)
- Esthetics
- Proximity to pulp
- Bonding to dentin
- Isolation
- Control of sulcular fluids effecting bond/seal
- Micro-leakage at margin
Glass
Ionomer
Chemistry
(4)
Polycarboxylic acid
FAS glass
Water
Tartaric acid
Glass
Ionomer
Adhesion
*What:
* — may be
provided by manufacturer
— is removed. However, weak acid
leaves dentinal tubules plugged. DO NOT
USE —TO ETCH!
Studies show bond strength is approximately
– Mpa, higher with newer materials.**
- Chelation of carboxyl groups of the
polyacrylic acids with the calcium in the
apatite of the enamel and dentin
Polyacrylic acid (weak acid) primer
smear layer, phosphoric acid
3
Reinforced Glass Ionomers
(5)
- Expand use of materials beyond cementing/luting
- Miracle Mix and Ketac Silver (amalgam particles)
- Ketac Molar and Fuji IX
- Equia Forte (Strontium)
- Chem-fil Rock (Zinc)
– Resin-Modified Glass Ionomers
(3)
- Improved esthetics and handling characteristics
- Complex setting reactions-classic GI acid-base reaction as
well as a light activated resin polymerization. Some have
an additional chemical-cure reaction and can set in the
absence of light. - Fuji II LC, Vitremer Restorative Material, Ketac Nano,
Geristore
- Compomer-
- —. Light-polymerized composite resin
restoratives, modified to contain (2). Have
decreased in use due to development of Type —
GI/RMGI that have more favorable characteristic.
Polyacid-modified composite resin
(Dyract)
ion-leachable glass
particles and anhydrous polyalkenoic acid
II
- Giomer-
- Relatively new resin with —. The particles are made of
—- that has been reacted with
— prior to being incorporated into the
resin. (Shofu Beautifil)
pre-reacted glass-
ionomer (PRG) particles
fluorosilicate glass
polyacrylic acid
- Cavity Liner-
Used at a thickness of no more than
o.5mm under either an amalgam or composite
restorative material. Seals deep dentin exposed during
caries removal (Vitrebond Plus, Fuji Liner)
Applications
of Glass
Ionomer
Cements
(GIC)
Type I:
Type II:
Type IIb:
Type III:
Luting
crowns, FPP,
orthodontic
brackets
Esthetic
restorative
cements (GI and
RMGI)
Reinforced
restorative
cements
Lining
Cements
*Phillips’ Science of
Dental Materials:
Type II:
Reinforced
Restorative
Cements
* Advantages
(4)
– Radio-opaque
– Adhesion
– Fluoride release
– Quick set for finishing i.e. primary molars
Type II:
Reinforced
Restorative
Cements
* Disadvantages
(2)
– Weaker than resin
– No significant improvement in characteristics or
longevity over other RMGIC
Type II:
Esthetic
Restorative
Cements
Advantages
(4)
- Useful in high caries risk patients due
to fluoride release - Adequate esthetics
- Low polymerization shrinkage
- Excellent retention
Type II:
Esthetic
Restorative
Cements
Disadvantages
(2)
- Shade matching not equal to
composite resin - Low compressive strength
Type II:
Esthetic
Restorative
Cements
* Indications
(6)
– Non-carious cervical lesions (NCCL) and root caries
– Base to replace dentin
– Block out undercut or void- not recommended for core
build-up
– Primary dentition-small class I or class II
– Permanent dentition-open sandwich or closed sandwich
– Interim therapeutic restoration or sedative filling
Type II:
Esthetic
Restorative
Cements
* Contraindications
(2)
– Load bearing areas-Class IV, II, large I
– Areas where esthetics is extremely important